Soccer community mourns the passing of legendary coach Sigi Schmid

Thank you, Sigi.

We love you and we miss you. pic.twitter.com/zRhGiP7PtW

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 27, 2018

Very saddened by this news. My prayers go out to the whole Schmid family. Sigi gave me my start as a professional and was so influential in my career and the careers of so many others. But more importantly he was a great person. RIP Coach, thank you for everything https://t.co/vgIHxoSq8L

— Jordan Morris (@JmoSmooth13) December 27, 2018

Sigi was the greatest. Knowing him was a privilege. He meant so much to the #SoundersFC and the soccer community. Man all these words sound so empty right now. I’m really at a loss. Horrible horrible news https://t.co/zYhLvhc6xe

— 🅳🆁🅴🆆 🅲🅰🆁🅴🆈 (@DrewFromTV) December 27, 2018

Very sad and devastated for this news. Sigi was a great coach and even better person.He was like a father to me,he believed in me,trusted me and stuck with me for many years. His legacy will always be present, my condolences go to the whole Schmid family.Thankscoach foreverything pic.twitter.com/XZxAsCABd3

— Osvaldo Alonso (@OzzieAlonso) December 27, 2018

Sigi believed in me when most others had given up. His successful career and unwavering passion for the game will remain unrivaled. My deepest condolences to his entire and extended family. You are missed dearly Sig pic.twitter.com/AqDKZ6l2vI

— Stefan Frei (@Stefan24Frei) December 27, 2018

Losses affect you in different ways. This one hurts tremendously. Really can’t believe it. So influential to me and really was the reason I am here today. Thank you. https://t.co/25CT8YHgxA

— brad evans (@brad_evans3) December 27, 2018

I love you Sigi...I will miss you #RIPSigi pic.twitter.com/uCZVbvwMfX

— Chris Henderson (@19Hendy19) December 27, 2018

Saddened to hear about Sigi. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to know and work with him. Truly an amazing guy and coach. May you Rest In Peace Sig! pic.twitter.com/xrHteRAWnF

— Cristian Roldan⚽ (@CristianRoldan) December 27, 2018

Rest In Peace Sigi.thanks to gave me and my family the opportunity to played and coach in america. MLS coach legend https://t.co/GTiIjOqLH1

— Djimi Traore (@Djimi_Traore19) December 27, 2018

Deeply saddend to hear of the passing of Sigi Schmid. I am thankful to have had the chance to work with him. He was a great coach and even better person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones in this difficult time. Thanks Coach and Rest in Peace 🙏 #rip https://t.co/FeUf9TChMn

— Andreas Ivanschitz (@andivan) December 27, 2018

Sad to hear about the passing of Sigi Schmid. A pioneer of soccer in America. My deepest condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed.

— Kasey Keller (@KaseyKeller18) December 27, 2018

#RIPSigi Truly a heartbreaking day today. I spent over seven years with Sigi. He helped me to become the professional I am today. He challenged me and pushed me to be better at what I do. He lived for the game more than anyone I met. He was a legend that will be missed. pic.twitter.com/GtbiFLJFru

— David Tenney (@DaveTenney) December 27, 2018

R.I.P. Sigi Schmid. Our first leader and one of the true greats in US Soccer history. You were a great man and will be truly missed. pic.twitter.com/w1g2JVyOIs

— Gorilla FC ⭐️⭐️ (@GorillaFC) December 27, 2018

We are heartbroken to learn Sigi Schmid passed away on Tuesday. Thank you for all the memories, Coach. Rest easy, you will be missed. #EBFG

Sigi Sigi Sigi. Oi oi oi. pic.twitter.com/IhURScpNbu

— EmeraldCitySupporter (@WeAreECS) December 27, 2018

My final chat with Sigi as voice of ⁦@SoundersFC⁩ in 2011. A Football man to his core. Leader. Father figure. Generous. Fiercely intelligent. I doubt there was a player who kicked a ball at a decent level in the entire USA over the last 40yrs that he didn't know about... pic.twitter.com/h0qfE2wCev

— Arlo White 💙 (@arlowhite) December 27, 2018

Thank you Sigi , thank you for the memories and the legacy in @mls , I will never forget you 😢 Rest In Peace Coach , Soccer will miss you 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/0bwFgX788g

— Mau Rosales (@mdr7) December 27, 2018

Thankful for the lessons I learned from you on and off the field. My thoughts are with the whole Schmid family.
R.I.P. Sigi. https://t.co/PHflqg8i38

— David Estrada (@DaveedEstrada) December 27, 2018

Thank you so much Coach Sigi Schmid for the great Memories and Trophies. We will never forget for what you did it..!! God blessing you and your family. RIP pic.twitter.com/HeirCT1ar2

— Jhon Kennedy Hurtado (@JhonHurtado34) December 27, 2018

Major League Soccer is devastated by the news of the passing of Sigi Schmid. Sigi will go down as one of the leading figures in the history of our league. https://t.co/xki3MDQ5Ka

— Don Garber (@thesoccerdon) December 27, 2018

#SeattleLove for a soccer legend. pic.twitter.com/lve4UepSdK

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) December 27, 2018

We send our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Sigi Schmid, as well as the @SoundersFC community.

His impact on Seattle sports will not be forgotten. 💚💙 pic.twitter.com/IxTUuViotK

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) December 27, 2018

Our deepest condolences to Sigi's family and to the entire Sounders organization. https://t.co/KYXbb6OwMh

— OL Reign (@OLReign) December 27, 2018

We are saddened by the passing of Sigi Schmid and send our deepest condolences to his family, friends & @SoundersFC.

💙💚 https://t.co/8qDxmBQsO8

— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) December 27, 2018

Sigi Schmid was an amazing coach, a terrific man, a mentor, a great example, and someone who would always lend an ear in a time of need. This is devastating news. You will be missed Herr Schmid!

— Jason Kreis (@JasonKreis) December 26, 2018

I’m at a loss for words, but it’s so nice seeing how many other people were positively influenced by Sigi throughout the soccer community. The man cared so much about the game, and took the time to ask questions, and get to know people he interacted with on a personal level.....

— Carlos Bocanegra (@BocaBoca3) December 27, 2018

He was an absolute icon of American soccer, and I’ll forever be grateful for his kindness and patience with a young journalist who very much needed it. Rest in Peace, Sigi

— Matt Pentz (@mattpentz) December 27, 2018

I covered Sigi for most of his 7 years in Seattle and the thing that always amazed me was how much patience he had with the press. He seemed very aware that we all had stories to write and was always happy to give us some tale we could riff on if nothing was really newsworthy.

— Jeremiah Oshan (@JeremiahOshan) December 27, 2018

So very sad to hear of Sigi’s Schmid’s passing. He was the right man to start the MLS Sounders off on an exceptional path. Rest In Peace Coach, God bless you, and your family.

— Peter Fewing (@coachfewing) December 27, 2018

Sigi was really the most influential person in my professional career. I will miss him. A huge loss to @ussoccer and his family who I love.

— Robbie Rogers (@robbierogers) December 27, 2018

I was going through some old photos and found this (featuring the great @donruiztnt). Before I sign off for the night I just want to say thank you for everything you did for the game and thank you for the memories, Sigi. It was an honor. Rest easy. pic.twitter.com/bHU6SOWOx7

— Ari Liljenwall (@AriLiljenwall) December 27, 2018

When I talk about our American soccer culture, it’s with the respect and recognition that it’s been built by people like Sigi Schmid. I, and so many others, benifitted from his work and influence. He helped change and grow the game and made it better at every level. #ThankYouSigi

— Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) December 27, 2018

Played for, played against and worked with Sigi Schmid since 1998. He loved his craft and loved the sport of soccer and was very successful while doing so. My heart goes out to his family in this difficult time. RIP Sigi #MLS

— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) December 27, 2018

This is absolutely heartbreaking. I thoroughly enjoyed every conversation we had over the years. Few cared about the sport in this country the way Sigi did. May he rest in peace 💛 https://t.co/FhVet3myR0

— Landon Donovan (@landondonovan) December 27, 2018

RIP Sigi Schmid. You saw something in me and gave me a chance, I'm thankful to have known you. More importantly you gave so much to soccer in America. You will be missed.

— Sacha Kljestan (@SachaKljestan) December 27, 2018

RIP Sigi Schmid. One of America's greatest soccer coaches, both at the professional and collegiate levels—and a good man.

— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) December 27, 2018